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Iridium CommunicationsMIL:1IRDM -2.08%48 OCF Margin % is 32.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 46.86. GuruFocus rates MIL:1IRDM with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 362 Telecommunication Services companies, Iridium Communications ranks better than 89.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Iridium Communications's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1IRDM'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.35 Med: 46.86 Max: 57.95
Current: 46.89
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Iridium Communications was 57.95%. The lowest was 35.35%. And the median was 46.86%.
MIL:1IRDM's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 89.5% of 362
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 22.9
vs MIL:1IRDM: 46.89
Iridium Communications OCF Margin % Related Terms
Iridium Communications OCF Margin % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MIL:1IRDM vs LBRDA, TDS, LBTYA: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Iridium Communications's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Iridium Communications OCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Iridium Communications's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iridium Communications's OCF Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Iridium Communications (MIL:1IRDM) has a OCF Margin % of 32.69% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 46.86. Over the past decade, Iridium Communications' OCF Margin % has ranged from 35.35 to 57.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #38 out of 362 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is Iridium Communications' OCF Margin % too high?
Iridium Communications' current OCF Margin % of 32.69% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 46.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.35 to a high of 57.95. The Telecommunication Services industry median OCF Margin % is 22.90. Iridium Communications' value of 32.69% is 42.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #38 out of 362 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Iridium Communications has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iridium Communications' OCF Margin % compare to LBRDA and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #38 out of 362 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Iridium Communications in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 22.90. Iridium Communications' value of 32.69% is 42.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Iridium Communications' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 35.35 to 57.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.86 vs. the industry median of 22.90, Iridium Communications has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median OCF Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 22.90, based on 362 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Iridium Communications's current OCF Margin % of 32.69% is 42.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median OCF Margin % is 22.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iridium Communications's current OCF Margin % is 32.69%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 46.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iridium Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iridium Communications (MIL:1IRDM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.75, compared to a current price of €42.30 — trading 33.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 32.69%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 46.86 and 42.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 22.90. Iridium Communications' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (MIL:1IRDM), the current OCF Margin % is 32.69% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Iridium Communications (MIL:1IRDM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iridium Communications stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €42.30 is trading 33.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €31.75.
GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1IRDM:
OCF Margin %: 32.69% (30% below median its 10-year median of 46.86)
GF Value™: €31.75 vs. price of €42.30 (33.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#38 of 362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1IRDM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Iridium Communications Inc is the commercial provider of communications services offering true globalised coverage, connecting people, organizations, and assets to and from anywhere, in real time. The company is a provider of mobile voice and data communications services through a constellation of low-earth-orbiting satellites. Iridium's solutions are ideally suited for industries such as maritime, aviation, government/military, emergency/humanitarian services, mining, forestry, oil and gas, heavy equipment, transportation, and utilities. Iridium also provides service to subscribers from the U.S. Department of Defense, as well as other civil and government agencies world-wide. The Company operates in one business segment, providing satellite communications services and products.
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